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SV Scope
SV Scope (Health Education · Sexual Violence) — "SV is a significant problem in the United States: Among high school students surveyed nationwide, about 8% rep…
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- Sexual violence (SV) is a significant problem in the United States.
- A nationwide survey found that about 8% of high school students had been forced to have sex.
- The percentage was higher among female students (11%) than male students (5%).
- An estimated 20% to 25% of college women experienced an attempted or completed rape during college.
- Nearly 1 in 5 women and 1 in 71 men have been raped at some point in their lives.
- Reported statistics underestimate the extent of the problem.
- Many cases are not reported because victims face several barriers to disclosure.
- Victims may be afraid to tell the police, friends, or family about the abuse.
- Victims may believe that others will not believe their stories or that the police cannot help.
- Victims may feel ashamed or embarrassed.
- Victims may remain silent because they have been threatened with further harm.
